Publications

Receiving a legal document, such as a summons to appear in court or the service of a judgement, is a step that is often fraught with anxiety. Similarly, when you initiate proceedings, it is absolutely essential to ensure that your opponent has been officially informed. This is where the notion of...

Commercial, business and competition law, Company in difficulty

When a company is going through such intense economic turbulence that its future is threatened, the opening of collective proceedings - safeguard, receivership or compulsory liquidation - often becomes an unavoidable step. Far from being an insignificant or improvised step, it marks the entry into a strict legal framework, designed to deal with the...

Commercial, business and competition law, Bill of exchange

The bill of exchange, also known as a draft, remains a financial instrument commonly used in the French business world. Frequently used in commercial relations, it facilitates payments and organises credit between companies. However, its handling is technical and its precise rules are sometimes misunderstood. Here is a...

Brokerage, Commercial, business and competition law

Are you looking to sell a property, find the best insurance for your business, or perhaps secure advantageous financing? In many situations, navigating the complexities of the market alone can be daunting. That's often where a broker comes in, an intermediary whose job is to...

Do you feel that you have suffered an injustice, a loss or a violation of your rights? Naturally, you may be thinking of taking legal action to obtain compensation or put an end to a harmful situation. But the mere fact that you think you are "right" on the merits is not enough to guarantee that your case...

Commercial, business and competition law, Company in difficulty

Sometimes, despite our best efforts, it proves impossible to turn around a company in difficulty. When the company's financial situation has deteriorated too much and there is no serious prospect of it continuing, French law provides for a final outcome: liquidation by order of the court. This term, which is often dreaded, marks the end of the company's activity and the...

Commercial, business and competition law, Bill of exchange

When a company issues or receives a bill of exchange, the question of payment security inevitably arises. Unlike a simple invoice, a bill of exchange incorporates specific legal mechanisms designed to strengthen the confidence of the beneficiary and successive bearers. Understanding these mechanisms is fundamental to...

Cheque, Credit and consumer law

Dernière mise à jour : 24 mars 2026 - ajout jurisprudence récente (Cass. com. 5 mars 2025, vigilance bancaire) Si le chèque reste un moyen de paiement pratique, il n’est pas exempt de risques. Au-delà du problème bien connu du chèque sans provision, d’autres incidents peuvent survenir : perte, vol,…

Opposition, Civil procedure

When a judgment is handed down in your absence, the procedure offers you a specific remedy: opposition to a judgment. This allows the party who was unable to defend himself, known as the defaulting party, to request a new judgment in the case. However, this procedure, like the other ordinary legal remedies such as opposition, is...

Leasing, Credit and consumer law

Have you opted for property leasing to finance your business premises? This financing tool has its own special accounting and tax features that you need to understand. Between special provisions, financial depreciation and the treatment of purchase options, the property leasing system is complex. Understanding the hybrid nature of property leasing...